Caribbean Business Digest

Maxine Tulloch is the latest guest on Caribbean Business Digest. She talks with host Mushtaq Maxwell about her plans for the reality series Caribbean Wives of South Florida and her efforts to raise funding through the crowd funding site IndieGoGo. Maxine discusses the reception of the crowd funding campaign within the Caribbean American community. She expands on the challenges faced in producing a reality series. Maxine is the founder of Tulloch Media Communication, host of the Maxine Tulloch Show and producer of the reality series Caribbean Wives of South Florida. Visit the IndieGoGo campaign page at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/caribbean-wives-of-south-florida-a-tv-reality-show

With June being Caribbean American Heritage Month (CAHM), host Mushtaq Maxwell speaks with two involved members of the Caribbean Diaspora to get a feel for the importance of CAHM and the support garnered from businesses in support of CAHM. First up is Sam Roberts, owner of the Caribbean American Passport News Magazine and the Chairperson of Heads of Caribbean Organizations who talks about the support from businesses to promote CAHM. Visit the Caribbean American Passport at http://www.caribbeanamericanpassport.com/ Then, Janice McIntosh, Chief Representative Officer of Jamaica National Building Society's Florida branch talks about how her office will be invovled in the activities. Visit Jamaica National at www.jnbs.com Sam Roberts 1:30 Janice McIntosh 18:15 Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to more interviews.

Diaspora Vibe Gallery and Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator founder Rosie Gordon Wallace is the latest guest on Caribbean Business Digest. Rosie talks about her passion and life's work; why she started the gallery, the work that the incubator does, the role that they play and the importance of Art to a community. Learn more about her organization at www.dvcai.org. See below for highlights of the interview and time stamp. Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to more interviews. 1:05 ... Rosie expands on the work of the Diaspora Vibe Gallery and the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator. 4:35 ... "Quality of Life = Art" Rosie talks about the importance of Art. 6:15 ... "It is a bold statement when you can say 'I am an artist' " Rosie talks about her background. 8:05 ... On the reason for starting the Diasproa Vibe Gallery, "Caribbean Art students would come back to an environment where they could not realize their dreams" 13:50 ... Rosie talks about running a non-profit and what a typical week is like. 18:10 ... Rosie talks about leaving a legacy and what the coming years might hold. 21:35 ... Rosie elaborates on funding and sponsorships. 24:35 ... Rosie gives her opinion on the rental market for Art. 26:45 ... Art as an investment vehicle. 29:55 ... Contact information for Rosie Gordon Wallace, the Diaspora Vibe Gallery and the Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator.

Attorney Christopher Gaston talks with the Caribbean Business Digest about his law firm, current immigration climate and how his experiences shape his law practice. Gaston's office is in Stuart, Florida and he dishes why this is an ideal location to open his practice. Visit www.stuartimmigrationlawyer.com to learn more about The Gaston Law Firm. Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to more interviews.

Founders of Annilu, Ann Smith and Lucienne Morrison talk to the Caribbean Business Digest. Annilu produces the Jamaican Fruit Cake Mix giving an out of the box authentic option for a traditional Jamaican dessert. These lifelong friends talk about how they started Annilu, how their fruit cake mix is being used and current distribution plans. Both women also dish on future plans for their fledgling company. Visit Annilu online at www.annilumixes.com. Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to more interviews.

Caribbean Business Digest host Mushtaq Maxwell talks with Life and Business Coach Fran Asaro of Thrive Any Way. Fran talks about a new project she is embarking on called The Red Panty Club. Fran describes her project as a movement of women supporting women in a global community and aims to help women tap into their inner power. Fran dishes on the unique name, what she hopes to achieve from and the reasons for starting The Red Panty Club. Learn more by visiting www.theredpantyclub.com or www.meetup.com/thriveanyway. Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to more interviews and connect on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Current guest is Guenet Gittens Roberts. She is the publisher of the Caribbean American Passport, owner of GGR Marketing and President of the Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida.   Guenet talks about the evolution of her news magazine which recently achieved statewide distribution throughout Florida and her plans for a multimedia platform. She also talks about the Caribbean American market and why she started her marketing company, GGR Marketing, which helps businesses find this particular demographic. Guenet wraps up the discussion by sharing her vision for her local chamber and how she manages to successfully integrate her different roles. Learn more about her news magazine by visiting http://issuu.com/caribbeanamericanpassport and and her chamber by visiting http://www.caccfl.com/ Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to more interviews and connect with us on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Caribbean Business Digest host Mushtaq Maxwell welcomes Tasha Chen, founder and Chief Memory Maker at Mother and Daughter Trips. Listen as Tasha lays out the inspiration behind launching her new venture and what her vision is for its future. This is truly a compelling story. Visit www.motheranddaughtertrips.com to learn more.   Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to more interviews and be sure to leave a comment.

Caribbean Business Radio host Mushtaq Maxwell talks with Michelle Thompson-Dolberry, American Express OPEN Small Business Saturday spokesperson and Pierre Saliba, Chairman of the Haitian American Chamber of Commerce. Michelle and Pierre talk about the impact of the annual Small Business Saturday and Shop Small initiative. Small Business Saturday is on November 30. Click here to learn more about Small Business Saturday. Visit the Haitian American Chamber website here. Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to past episodes.

Elaine Bell, entrepreneur and founder of Hair is My Business talks with host Mushtaq Maxwell about her new business venture. Elaine recently opened her own hair salon in Fort Pierce, Florida after working freelance for a corporate chain and talks freely about life as a business owner and her journey to owning her own salon. Visit Elaine at www.hairismybusiness.net and connect with her on Facebook. Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to past episodes and to connect with us on Facebook.

Stephen Dawkins, export manager of Wisnyco, a large Jamaican firm, talks with Host Mushtaq Maxwell about the Bigga soft drink product line and its entry into the United States market. Dawkins talks about building the brand, marketing and strategy as Bigga is positioned for the US market as well as the partnership with Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery, the largest Caribbean owned franchise in North America. Learn more about Wisnyco at www.wisynco.com and read more about the Bigga soft drink line at http://www.wisynco.com/bigga/ Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to past episodes and to connect with us on Facebook.

Calvin Turnquest is the  Executive Director for The Council for Concerned Bahamians Abroad. He is a Bahamian born, University of Miami graduate and a former Vice Mayor of the town of Tequesta, Florida as well as an aspiring politician. Calvin talks about the work his organization, The Council of Concerned Bahamians Abroad does; the challenges it faces and his role as Executive Director. Visit www.ourbahamas.org to learn more. He also recounts his experience running for public office and talks candidly about his wish for Caribbean American involvement in the political process. Visit www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to listen to past episodes and to connect with us on Facebook.

Roget V Bryan, Esq. is the current president of the Trinidad and Tobago South Florida Chamber of Commerce and a guest on the Caribbean Business Digest show. Roget talks about the idea behind forming the chamber, challenges it faces in the two years of existence and his vision for the organization going forward. Visit the chamber website at www.ttsfchamber.org.  Roget is also a practicing attorney and founder of The Law Offices of Roget V Bryan. Visit www.rvbryanlaw.com. Go to www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to sign up for notices of upcoming shows.

Jamaica's Consul General to the United States, Mrs Sandra Grant Griffiths is the latest guest on the Caribbean Business Digest Radio Show. Mrs Grant Griffiths talks about the role of the Consul General's office, the direction of the Jamaican Diaspora movement and the outlook for businesses within the Jamaican Diaspora. Visit www.jamaicacgmiami.org to learn more about the Consul General's office. Go to www.caribbeanbusinessdigest.net to sign up for notices of upcoming shows.

Musician and entrepreneur Creig Camacho talks with the Caribbean Business Digest Radio about his company Cocobean Productions and his band The Caribbean Crew. Creig, who hails from Trinidad and Tobago, talks about how his company was founded, what it offers, how it operates and markets itself and its goals in the coming years.

Author, educator, entrepreneur and Jamaica Diaspora Advisory Board member Dr. Susan Lycett Davis talks about the recent Jamaica Diaspora Conference and also discusses her newly released book. Also, listen to Mr. Anthony McClean, an entrepreneur talk about his journey so far on his way to opening his Jamaican restaurant.

Yvonne A Jones joins the Caribbean Business Digest Radio Show as its first guest. Yvonne is an online marketing strategist and the founder of My Success Circle Marketing and can be reached at www.mysuccesscirclemarketing.com.